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What They Do NOT Teach You in Nursing School

Lessons from a Seasoned Nurse

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What They Do NOT Teach You in Nursing School

By: Kristine Dittman
Narrated by: Kristine Dittman
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Are you a nursing student who has started precepting in a hospital and thought, “Why didn’t I get taught this in nursing school?” Look no further!

As a nurse with more than 15 years of experience, I often precept nursing students, train new grads, or orient new nurses. Over and over, I hear the statement from them, “No one ever taught me that!” I get it. School is overwhelming, and the focus is on the basics.

This book addresses the gaps between the book world and the real world, where the work actually is. This audiobook is jam-packed with all sorts of lessons you will never learn in school. These real-world tips and tricks will shorten the learning curve all new grads go through.

Contained here are funny nursing stories to elaborate on several major nursing themes like superstitions, work-wives, night shift, gallows humor, teamwork, surveyors, and potlucks. This book cuts through generalities to the heart of what real nursing is like: the good, the bad, and the funny.

In this book you will discover:

  • How to speak "Nurse".
  • The ultimate nursing superpower.
  • What the biggest myth in nursing is.
  • What not to talk about with coworkers.

If you are in nursing school, if you’re a new nurse, or if you just want to be one someday, this book will teach you what it's really like. Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button and get ready for a hilarious PRN dose of some honest nursing reality.

©2023 Kristine Dittman (P)2023 Kristine Dittman
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Nurse a Day

Such great information presented in an easy manner. Interesting tidbits and tons of previously unknown things. Very insightful. Being a nurse is fascinating!

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Insightful and Helpful

This audiobook is an absolute gem! It has the real-life experience that you simply cannot get and absorb through theory and lessons taught in texts. This is it, real life as a nurse in a variety of shifts and different scenarios. It gives you an insider perspective on what to expect in real-world hospital/nursing situations and what you might encounter ( probably will encounter) in your work relationship dynamics.. So interesting!

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For professionals and nursing students, this audiobook is an invaluable source of advice. It is a vital tool for anyone trying to close the knowledge gap between theory and the complex reality of the nursing profession because of Dittman's straightforward wisdom, kind delivery, and useful ideas. It is a mentorship that goes with nurses on their path to competency, resiliency, and compassionate care—it is more than just a guide. I'll rate this book 5 out of 5 for sure.

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A wealth of valuable nursing experience!


What I like about "What they do not teach you in nursing school" by Kristine Dittman, is that the author shares a wealth of experience that would make any new nurse feel more comfortable on the work room floor. You learn about common superstitions, nursing jargon (my favorite "failure to fly") and the true value of food to a nurse. Discover why you should trust your intuition, angels are real, and how your family and friends may now see you as Marcus Welby MD. This is a fantastic dose of reality that can make you fit in faster and be more professional as you begin your nursing career.

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True and relatable

Really short on the topics. Feels like it is more for just going into the medical field, not specifically nursing.

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Wonderul little book of insights! Fun and useful

Kristine Dittman did a great job self-narrating her book and experiences as a nurse and all those little tips that are rarely taught in school. The chapter on jargon was entertaining and gave me some giggles. Kristine is genuine and sincere throughout the book. I really enjoyed listening to this book and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone in the health profession as well as others wanting to hear clear insights from someone in the medical profession!

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Perfect nursing guide for students.

Fantastic book! This book is not only a great introduction and resource for aspiring medical professionals, but it's also full of charm, humor, and a charming tutoring style that's hard to find when reading material this kind of stuff.

I would also like to thank the narrator for picking such a fascinating subject and connecting with me.

In addition, I'll forward this to my friends so they may benefit from the original source as well.



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Every Nurse Needs to Hear this.

Loved listening to this book and learning a few things about what challenges Nurses go through. The author, who is an actual nurse, gives encouragement and does so with humour. If you're a recent or experienced nurse or know one, I highly recommend you read this or send it to your friends. Wonderful!

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Forever a CNA

I have been a nurse for 7 years. 5 of those in hospice. And no matter who you are as a nurse you are a CNA at your base. Too many of us forget that little building block. Be grateful to your CNAs. They really do deserve the moniker of hero.

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Really enjoyed this

My mom was a nurse ... listening to this reminded me of her, and her nursing school days too when I was a kid. The audiobook experience landed in a pretty nostalgic way. The personality of the author comes through and is very likable. This is a great, quick listen, and I expect it'll be encouraging and helpful for nursing students!

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